Respiratory Therapist, Philadelphia Campus

Research

Incorporates research into clinical practice. Actively seeks out and uses research findings from various sources. Participates in efforts to apply research findings to improve clinical practice. Assists with data collection in research studies being conducted by the department. Reads and evaluates current research having implications for clinical practice. Modifies own practice based on research and quality improvement findings. Demonstrates an understanding of and participates in research and/or quality improvement activities. Evaluates clinical practice to identify problems for potential study Collaborates in the development and implementation of research and/or quality improvement activities.

Learning

• Initiates the development of professional and educational activities. Examines successes and failures to improve performance. Maintains a blame free environment. Identify own learning needs and seeks out opportunity to attends all required organizational and departmental educational programs Applies education and training from internal and external programs to daily work to enhance personal respiratory knowledge and skills. Establishes and maintains active membership in a professional organization. Participates in the development of policy and procedures. Shares, in a formal manner, relevant information gained from professional seminars or conferences. Identifies area of educational needs among peers and other health care workers and develops, presents, and evaluates programs to meet those needs. Attends internal education programs to meet identified learning needs and personal/professional goals. (i.e. annual competencies, skills fair.) Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology, which includes: Basic computer competency, including the effective use of patient care devices, computers, computer software programs such as e-mail and word processing programs, and shared network file space. Information literacy, including the effective use of the Intranet and Internet to find electronic resources for patient care, respiratory practice and evidence-based decision-making; Information management skills, including the effective use of the electronic health record and clinical information systems, the ability to collect clinical data using quality tools and the ability to discuss, evaluate and analyze outcome data presented in charts and tables.
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• Management: Is able to teach others the appropriate utilization of financial resources and makes recommendations. Develops systems that promote quality, efficient and cost effective care. Monitors department usage of supplies and equipment, solicits, and implements systems for improvement to minimize waste and/or misuse of patient supplies. Addresses issues and identifies opportunities for enhanced staffing efficacies. Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost efficient manner. Education Qualifications Technical Diploma Respiratory Care Program Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Care Program Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Experience Qualifications At least one (1) year respiratory care experience. Required Skills and
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• Informatics competencies for respiratory therapists: Computer Competency Basic use of a computers (e.g. mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports), fax machines Basic use of MS Office Suite Use of MS Outlook email, opening attachments, attaching files to emails, and saving attached files to computer. Use of shared network file space. Basic use of patient care devices. (e.g. point of care devices, CR monitors) Navigation and use of Clinical communication systems Nurse Call system Ascom Information Literacy Use of Internet and Intranet to look up basic electronic resources for practice Ability to find and print Patient Family Education Documents Ability to find and navigate the Department of Respiratory Care website and related linked CHOP resource sites Ability to perform a literature search on the Internet and ability to find professional journal and/or research based articles Ability to evaluate
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• Literacy:- Navigation of electronic health records. Ability to locate and review specific patient data in clinical information systems and the electronic health record. Understanding of policies and procedures around timeliness of care, use of a clinical information system, and support of safe practice. (e.g. use of clinical pathways.) Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools (e.g. hand hygiene). Understanding confidentiality and privacy regulations when using a patient electronic health record. Coordination of patient care information in a patient care record that utilizes multiple systems. Licenses and Certifications Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Osteopathic Respiratory Therapist - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Required and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Required and Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - - Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - - Preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - - Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - - Preferred To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor |
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• RANGE: $35.70 - $45.51 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.